Reily Township bans cannabis dispensaries
Local municipalities like Reily Township are using a provision of Ohio law to keep their communities free from recreational marijuana businesses.
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Oxford to receive money in PFAS contamination settlement
Oxford will be reimbursed for all costs associated with testing its water for harmful PFAS chemicals thanks to a class action settlement against 3M. The lawyer who exposed the dangers of PFAS is set to speak at Miami University later this year.
Butler County Republicans and Democrats react to changing political landscape
The past month has transformed the 2024 presidential election with constant headlines. In Butler County, where the Republican candidate for Vice President grew up, party officials and volunteers on both sides are feeling energized.
New Reily Township Trustee appointed
A new member has been appointed to the Reily Township Board of Trustees after Tim Miller resigned at the last meeting.
Homeless encampment clean-up and past board dysfunction discussed at Talawanda board meeting
During a board meeting Aug. 8, Talawanda officials discussed cleaning up a homeless encampment on school property and whether to make changes to public comment. One employee said dysfunction at board meetings has become "embarrassing" for staff.
Recreational marijuana sales begin in Oxford
As dispensaries across the state opened their doors Aug. 6, it was to customers legally buying recreational marijuana for the first time. Oxford's two dispensaries have both officially begun selling products for recreational use.
Oxford OKs funding for Habitat for Humanity project, proposes short term rental restrictions
Oxford City Council approved the use of grants and ARPA funding totaling nearly $1.5 million to support a future Habitat for Humanity project on Chestnut Street. Later, community development director Sam Perry presented an ordinance to rein in the short term rental market.